What is delta-8 THC and why are more teens using it [Ljg0E8Msw]

What is delta-8 THC and why are more teens using it [Ljg0E8Msw]

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A new report from the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that 1-in-10 high school seniors reported using delta-8 THC, which has less euphoric effects than the more common and regulated delta-9 THC. NBC News’ Dr. Kavita Patel explains the chemical breakdown of the emerging drug dubbed “diet weed.” » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: https://www.nbcnews.com/ Find NBC News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCNews Follow NBC News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NBCNews Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: nbcnews.com/newsletters #Delta8 #THC #DietWeed